Author: Arial

I've been reflecting a lot on who God is lately, especially when hard things happen. The bible study I'm leading is currently in the thick of the prophets. We are constantly reading about judgment and destruction and exile. There are glimmers of hope scattered throughout, but they are not the focal point. I have not … Continue reading God of the messy

I am currently sitting in my cozy house looking at my beautiful Christmas tree. (*ahem, my roommate's beautiful Christmas tree. Girl's got talent!) I admitted to Jesus this morning that I've done a really crappy job at Christmas this year. I was selfish. I didn't even know if I wanted to buy gifts at all. … Continue reading A Christmas prayer

I am terrified of being different. I'm terrified of being different because my highest desire is to be loved - and what if I'm too different to be loved? Is anyone with me on this? It seems to increase as adulthood goes on, this fear of being different. Dreams get squashed and attempts end up … Continue reading that starry-eyed life

The bible is made up of a shmozzle of different genres, and surprise -- you can't read every genre the same way! I mean, you can try, but you will end up with a lot of confusion and some very funky interpretations of what you're reading. Let's dive into the wonderful world of wisdom literature, … Continue reading discover: wisdom lit

My dear friends, we need to talk about something. Something that the church and Christians in general seem to not talk about because really, who can find the words? That something is trauma, and ministry, and the beautiful mess of ash and sweat and tears and healing and glory that it is. Not all of … Continue reading dear trauma

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Meet Arial

I am everything creative - from speaking, to writing, to playing music, to typography, to making spaces beautiful. Living in & embracing the beautiful tension that is life. Having done missions in LA, Cambodia, Thailand & South Africa, I am now taking a year to rest & learn in my hometown.

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